Project Management
chronically violate these rules may be subject to organizational sanctions. There’s typically a formal communication process tha ...
between these extremes. In these matrix organizations,the deci- sion making and the authority are shared between project man- ag ...
Level II—Project Efficiency How well was the project managed? This is a metric for the process. If the proj- ect meets its targe ...
Level IV—Organizational Improvement Did the organization learn from the project? Is that knowledge going to improve the chances ...
eral different work groups. This can create unique man- agement challenges for you, as you strive to get everyone focused on doi ...
30 3 A s I mentioned in Chapter 1, the project manager’s job is extremely diverse—at least you’re supposed to make it that way. ...
The Role of the Project Manager 31 your team yourself Each area of responsibility has a slightly different focus, adding to the ...
32 Project Management The responsibilities you have to your teamwill vary from project to project and team to team. They include ...
The Role of the Project Manager 33 tional organization—and in many cases, a matrix organization— you should not expect to be gra ...
34 Project Management process—drives the selection of the targets. From that point on, a desperate struggle begins, as the team ...
At the center of this dilemma is the issue of allegiance. Imagine for a moment that you’re facing a critical decision. Unfortuna ...
Unfortunately, many project managers today would receive a very unfavorable response from their organizational manage- ment to t ...
skills”) are knowledge and skills related to the mechanics of project management. You should be extremely knowledgeable about pr ...
development, chemical processing, or commercial construction. Your ability to guide and coordinate the application of these tech ...
Of these personal traits, I consider the following four to be among the most critical. Thinks like a generalist—Project manager ...
a reputation as someone who will follow principles, even in the face of adversity or temptation. Together, the combination of ha ...
can develop only by being introspective—through self-examina- tion and self-analysis. The importance of being introspective will ...
42 Project Management Cognitive Functions Gathers information systematically; seeks input from several sources Considers a broa ...
The Role of the Project Manager 43 Manages implementation effectively; recognized as someone who "gets things done" Actively se ...
The Project Manager’s “Unofficial” Job Duties The functional competencies listed in Figure 3-3 represent offi- cial dutiesof the ...
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